THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN) is the largest academic department at Texas A&M University and generates over 98,000 credit hours and 203,000 (Modified) weighted student credit hours each year.

As one of four departments in the College of Education and Human Development, HLKN is currently home to over 3,000 undergraduate students, 246 master’s students, 70 doctoral students (3,921 total), 179 minor students, 103 faculty members, 32 staff members and 90 funded graduate assistants.

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Divisions of Health & Kinesiology

The department is comprised of four divisions: Health Education, Kinesiology, Sport Management and the Physical Education Activity Program. Each division offers various degrees and outreach programs promoting continuing education for students and the community.

Division of Health Education

Prepares students to help people improve their health, and thereby the quality of life, through effective health education, powerful networking, strong leadership, meaningful research and selfless service to others.

Health Education

Division of Kinesiology

We give students access and appreciation for all things kinesiology, emphasizing the biological basis to exercise and movement.

Kinesiology

Division of Sport Management

The Sport Management Program is one of the top 5 programs in the country.

Sport Management

Division of Physical Education Activity Program

PEAP offers health and fitness activity classes to every Texas A&M student.

Physical Education Activity Program

Former Student Highlight

KOURTNEY MARTIN

During her time as a Group Fitness Instructor at Texas A&M Rec Sports, she was presented with the opportunity to instruct WELLNESS WORKS! fitness sessions to faculty and staff at Texas A&M. She went on to complete her graduate internship with WELLNESS WORKS! before being named Employee Wellness Coordinator in 2017.

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FROM OUR FORMER STUDENTS

Chandler Stout ’15 discusses her experience as a Sports Management Major at the College of Education and Human Development. Chandler has been heavily involved in student organizations such as Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Freshman Leaders in Progress, Conference on Student Government Association Committee, Big Event, Relay for Life-Aggieland and Fish Camp.

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Health & Kinesiology

Division of Physical Education Activity Program

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Physical Education Activity Program

At Texas A&M, we know that going to college is more than classes and studying. That’s where the Physical Education Activity Program (PEAP) comes in! PEAP offers health and fitness activity classes to every Texas A&M student.

Students take a wide range of KINE 199 elective courses, including aerobic running, archery, badminton, bowling, dancing (country and western, ballroom, or tap) weight training, fencing, soccer, golf, gymnastics, handball, mountain biking, Pilates, self-defense, volleyball and yoga. The goal of this program is to help students develop a lifetime appreciation and commitment to physical activity so that they can live healthy lives.

We have some of the most popular classes at the university and because of student demand, we continue to give more options.

PEAP offers courses to fulfill the science core curriculum for Texas A&M students. In KINE 120 (one credit course), students learn the fundamentals of stress, exercise, nutrition, disease and drug use while participating in a physical activity of their choice. KINE 223 (three credit hours) incorporates several domains of integrative learning. Here, students will learn fundamentals of health, science, and performance while participating in a physical activity of their choice.

The instructors in the Physical Education Activity Program want every student to develop a lifetime commitment to activity, fitness and wellness. The goal is every Aggie leaves Texas A&M with an appreciation for physical activity so they can live healthy lives.

Most courses are taken in the Physical Education Activity Program Building, located at the corner of Penberthy Road and John Kimbrough Boulevard, on the Texas A&M campus, across the street from Reed Arena. The PEAP building has a large open-court area, which can be configured to four full-size basketball courts, six volleyball courts or 12 badminton courts. Other features include areas for gymnastics, archery, fencing, boot camp activities, self-defense, yoga, dance and Pilates. A lighted walking trail is located behind the building. This running and walking trail is open is open to the public.Over 25,000 Texas A&M students take classes from PEAP faculty, with thousands of others using the facilities through Texas A&M’s Department of Recreational Sports.

The PEAP Building replaced physical education programs that were housed in G. Rollie White Coliseum and the Read Building. Both buildings were razed as part of the redevelopment of Kyle Field.

PEAP Courses